Kyoto to Osaka Tours
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8 best Kyoto to Osaka tour packages
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- Japan: Castles & Cuisine
- 6 Days Japan: Historical sites & Temple （Private Guide and Driver）- Umetravel
- 7 Days Kyoto & Osaka Hidden Nature Tour (private guide and driver）Family Tour - Customizable
- Japan: Koya-san & Kumano Kodo Trek
- Walk the Kumano Kodo
- 10 Days Kyoto to Hiroshima: A Cultural Odyssey(private guide and driver）Family Tour - Customizable
- 12 Days Seto Sea & Shikoku: West Japan Journey(private guide and driver）Family Tour - Customizable
- Shikoku Pilgrimage Trail
Japan: Castles & Cuisine
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Izumi was the perfect CEO! She went above and beyond to make the tour the perfect experience.”
Mira, traveled in May
Ancient temples and modern cityscapes merge on this six-day adventure from Kyoto to Hiroshima, with stops at sacred Miyajima Island before reaching energetic Osaka. The bullet train whisks you between four major cities while comfortable hostel stays keep you well-rested.
Duration 6 days Destinations Kyoto, Hiroshima, Miyajima Island, Osaka Age Range Ages 18-39 Operator G Adventures From $2,119
15% Off- NZ$1,801You save $318
From historic Kyoto's Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Hanamikoji Geisha District, you'll travel to Hiroshima and Miyajima Island, ending in Osaka with stops at the Umeda Sky Building and bustling Kuromon Market. Swift bullet train connections and knowledgeable guides enhance this cultural circuit.
Duration 6 days Destinations Kyoto, Hiroshima, Miyajima Island, Nara, Osaka Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator UME Travel Co. Ltd From $5,127
25% Off- NZ$3,845You save $1,282
Duration 8 days Destinations Kyoto, Koya-san, Kumano, Osaka Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Intrepid Travel From
20% Off- NZ$4,860
Historic temples of Kyoto open this cultural odyssey, leading to remote mountain villages and sacred shrines along the Kumano Kodo. The final chapter unfolds in Osaka, where local delicacies line the Dotonbori River and Osaka Castle stands proud.
Duration 11 days Destinations Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Tanabe, Kumano Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From
20% Off- NZ$7,732
Duration 10 days Destinations Kyoto, Okayama, Hiroshima, Osaka Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator UME Travel Co. Ltd From
20% Off- NZ$13,832
Duration 12 days Destinations Kyoto, Okayama, Hiroshima, Matsuyama, Takamatsu, Osaka Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator UME Travel Co. Ltd From $14,504
25% Off- NZ$10,878You save $3,626
Traditional teahouses in Kyoto mark the start of this spiritual route through Shikoku's temple circuit. The path leads through Tokushima's Temple 1 Ryozen-ji and Ehime's Temple 62 Hoju-ji, before reaching Osaka's colorful Dotonbori district and majestic Osaka-jo castle.
Duration 11 days Destinations Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Kotohira, Matsuyama Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From
25% Off- NZ$7,663
What our customers ask about Kyoto to Osaka Tours
What is the average price I can expect to pay for a Kyoto to Osaka tour?
Tours connecting Kyoto and Osaka cost between USD 1,499 and USD 5,270 with daily rates ranging from USD 250 to 488. The price covers essential elements like hotels local transport with bullet trains and expert guides who lead visits to key sites such as Fushimi Inari Shrine and Osaka Castle. A TourRadar traveler noted "Love the way that G do their trips" reflecting the solid value these packages deliver.
What would be an example itinerary between Kyoto and Osaka?
Standard routes begin in Kyoto with visits to Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Yasaka Shrine before taking the bullet train to Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park. The journey continues to Miyajima Island where travelers see the iconic floating torii gate. Time in Osaka focuses on local spots like Kuromon Market and views from the Umeda Sky Building. A recent review of the Japan: Castles & Cuisine tour states being "very satisfied with the tour" pointing to the thoughtful planning behind these trips.
What are the most common destinations visited between Kyoto and Osaka?
Key stops between these cities focus on Hiroshima Miyajima Island and Nara. Visitors spend time at Hiroshima's moving Peace Memorial Park and Museum explore the floating torii gate at Miyajima's Itsukushima Shrine and discover Nara's heritage temples and parks. Accommodations vary from places like the Hotel Elcient Kyoto Hachijoguchi to Hot Spring from Deep Water Osaka Hinode Hotel in Nipponbashi. As one traveler shared "Izumi was the perfect CEO! She went above and beyond to make the tour the perfect experience."
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